Just bought a VIbe

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Conrad
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Just bought a VIbe

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Hey everyone.. Just bought an 05 Vibe last weekend. It's Moonstone, has 131,000 mi. Completely stock.

Planning on window tint, vent visors, remote start, and some l.e.d.s to start with and possibly replacing the stock head unit, the display is out on mine, seems to be a common thing, test drove a different vibe with the same HU and display was out. Anyway, hope to get some ideas with mods and thanks in advance for any info or help I recieve!
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Welcome to GenVibe. Lots of advice and friendly support for whatever your heart desires ;) At 131K miles it's just broken in. Enjoy and visit often ;)
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It all depends on what look u want out of your car. Welcome to the forums!
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Is the head unit display lit by red lights? My Bonneville did the same thing and was able to fix it by flicking it with my finger; but it would always go out again.
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To tpollauf: way cool job on your rear center brake light!
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Yep, red lights. I can get the left of the display to flicker on, but as soon as I remove my fingers it goes out. Is it something a novice can repair, or just replace it?
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vybr8d wrote:Is the head unit display lit by red lights? My Bonneville did the same thing and was able to fix it by flicking it with my finger; but it would always go out again.

Well, tried the flicking finger and well.. now I can't even get it to flicker LOL! oh well !!
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Anyone have an estimate on cost for tint? I have never had tint and have no clue what it costs. Guess I will start calling around tomorrow after I'm done at the tire shop.
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vybr8d wrote:To tpollauf: way cool job on your rear center brake light!


Thanks. Lots of other LED mods on the drawing board and in the works. Just need to get motivated and find some spare time. :D
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Welcom. You'll have a blast here

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Welcome to GenVibe! Post some pictures of your new Vibe when you get a chance ;)!
Conrad wrote:Anyone have an estimate on cost for tint? I have never had tint and have no clue what it costs. Guess I will start calling around tomorrow after I'm done at the tire shop.
I paid about $300.00 at Ziebart for 35% all around on my 2009 Vibe GT back in 2009.
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Welcome to the forum! Be sure to post pictures for us. Good luck with all the mods!
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Hi and welcome.
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Conrad wrote:Anyone have an estimate on cost for tint? I have never had tint and have no clue what it costs. Guess I will start calling around tomorrow after I'm done at the tire shop.

I wouldn't pay more then $225.00 for all 5 windows.
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Finally got around to doing stuff to the vibe.

Went to the junk yard, found 1 '04! Did the double arm rest and added the 12V power access down in the center cubby, cost $3.00!!!!
Did the oil and air filter this afternoon. Oil was terribly thinned out and stunk like gas. The motor sounds much better now.
Changed the front brakes, broke off one wheel stud on the pass. side. Driver side, broke off 4 of the 5!!! Whoever put the tires on it before I bought it, cross threaded the lugs and zipped them on with an air gun.
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Wingnut wrote:
Conrad wrote:Anyone have an estimate on cost for tint? I have never had tint and have no clue what it costs. Guess I will start calling around tomorrow after I'm done at the tire shop.

I wouldn't pay more then $225.00 for all 5 windows.
Wow, they are making a mint on tint! I paid $100 for 35% on my son's car fronts and a bit darker on the rest. We have a local guy (20+ years experience) that does it for all the dealerships in town and that is what he charged. I think his current price is like $125. And that is with lifetime warranty too. I plan to get mine done eventually, just have to get time to get it done.
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Conrad wrote:Finally got around to doing stuff to the vibe.

Went to the junk yard, found 1 '04! Did the double arm rest and added the 12V power access down in the center cubby, cost $3.00!!!!
Did the oil and air filter this afternoon. Oil was terribly thinned out and stunk like gas. The motor sounds much better now.
Changed the front brakes, broke off one wheel stud on the pass. side. Driver side, broke off 4 of the 5!!! Whoever put the tires on it before I bought it, cross threaded the lugs and zipped them on with an air gun.
Awesome! No better place to start then factory mods and for $3.00... can't beat that! Now post some pictures ;)!

That sucks about the wheel studs. It makes me glad I rotate my own tires so hopefully I'll never have that problem.
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